In On Writing Romance, award-winning romance novelist Leigh Michaels talks you through each stage of the writing and publishing process. From the origins and evolution of the romance novel to establishing a vital story framework to writing that last line to seeking out appropriate publishers, everything you ever wanted to know about writing a romance novel is here.
In addition to a comprehensive breakdown of more than thirty romance subgenres, including such categories as historical, inspirational, Regency, and sweet traditional, you'll discover how to:
· Steer clear of clichés and stereotypes by studying the genre
· Craft engaging and realistic heroes and heroines readers will adore
· Convincingly develop the central couple's blossoming relationship
· Add conflict by utilizing essential secondary characters like the "other woman"
· Use tension and timing to make your love scenes sizzle with sensuality
· Get your characters to happily-ever-after with an ending readers will always remember
Plus, read a sample query letter, cover letter, and synopsis, and learn how to properly prepare your romance novel for submission to agents and editors. On Writing Romance has everything you need to leave readers swooning!
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
An okay manual for beginners:
While this book contained excellent information, I believe the writer intended her audience to be beginning writers. If you've been writing seriously for any given period of time, the information conveyed here is repetitive. In fact, most of the information could be found on the Internet. If you're an intermediate or advanced writer searching for perspective, I'd suggest looking for another manual.
Very useful!:
If you're serious about writing for the romance market, this book is an invaluable guide. It's very professionally organized and filled with a wealth of useful information. Leigh Michaels knows her stuff, and this is the best guide on romance writing I've come across.
informative:
I found this book to be very helpful in writing fiction. It can be applied to other styles of writing besides romance
Great crutch for a writer to lean on...:
This was a great help and a wonderful crutch for any writer to lean on! I would suggest it to anyone trying to write a romance novel. Award-winning novelist Leigh Michaels makes each stage of the writing process easier to understand throughout the book. I have written 2 novels and am working on my third. This book was a great help to me. Thank you Ms. Michaels!
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